praxis elementary math 5003 practice test

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Eraser 20g in mg?
  • A. 1.002
  • B. 0.02
  • C. 2,000
  • D. 20
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: D

To convert grams to milligrams, one must remember that 1 gram equals 1,000 milligrams. Therefore, 20 grams can be calculated as follows: 20 g x 1,000 mg/g = 20,000 mg. Option A (1.002 mg) is incorrect as it significantly underestimates the conversion. Option B (0.02 mg) is also wrong; it suggests a conversion error by not accounting for the unit scale correctly. Option C (2,000 mg) miscalculates the conversion by a factor of ten. Option D correctly represents 20 grams as 20,000 milligrams, aligning with the proper conversion calculation.

Other Related Questions

Favorite food via survey numbers. Best measure?
  • A. Mean
  • B. Median
  • C. Mode
  • D. Mean+median
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: C

When analyzing survey data on favorite foods, the mode is the best measure since it identifies the most frequently chosen option, reflecting the popular preference among respondents. The mean can be skewed by outliers, making it less reliable in this context. The median, while useful for understanding the middle value, does not capture the most popular choice effectively. Combining mean and median (option D) does not address the core goal of identifying the favorite food, which is best represented by the mode. Thus, the mode provides a clear insight into the most favored food item.
Square side 5(1/2)cm. Area?
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: 121/4

To find the area of a square, the formula used is side length squared. Here, the side length is 5(1/2) cm, which converts to 5.5 cm or 11/2 cm. Squaring this value gives (11/2)² = 121/4 cm², confirming the correct area. The other options are incorrect because: - If calculated as 5 cm, the area would be 25 cm², neglecting the fractional part. - If 5.5 cm is incorrectly squared as 30.25 cm², it miscalculates the area. - Any other value derived from misinterpretation of the side length will not yield the correct area.
15 + 3(7 + 1) - 12?
  • A. 21
  • B. 25
  • C. 27
  • D. 172
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: C

To solve the expression 15 + 3(7 + 1) - 12, follow the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS). First, calculate the expression inside the parentheses: 7 + 1 equals 8. Next, multiply by 3: 3 * 8 equals 24. Now, add 15: 15 + 24 equals 39. Finally, subtract 12: 39 - 12 equals 27. Option A (21) is incorrect as it does not account for the multiplication. Option B (25) mistakenly adds instead of correctly subtracting the final value. Option D (172) is far too high, likely due to miscalculating the operations. Thus, the final result is 27, confirming option C as the correct choice.
Which would be read as 'two million three hundred six thousand nine hundred thirty-four'?
  • A. 2,036,934
  • B. 2,306,934
  • C. 2,360,934
  • D. 2,369.03
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: B

Option B, 2,306,934, accurately represents 'two million three hundred six thousand nine hundred thirty-four.' The number is broken down as follows: 2 million (2,000,000), 300 thousand (300,000), 6 thousand (6,000), 900 (900), and 30 (30), culminating in 2,306,934. Option A, 2,036,934, incorrectly includes only 30 thousand instead of 300 thousand. Option C, 2,360,934, misplaces the hundreds, showing 360 thousand instead of 306 thousand. Option D, 2,369.03, is not a whole number representation and introduces decimal values, which are irrelevant in this context.